All across the park system, scientists, rangers, and interpreters are engaged in the important work of studying, protecting, and sharing our rich fossil heritage. Park Paleontology news provides a close up look at the important work of caring for these irreplaceable resources.
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Article 1: Paleontology and Geology of Big Bone Lick National Natural Landmark
Big Bone Lick National Natural Landmark in northern Kentucky is one of the most significant paleontological sites in North America. Since the mid-1700s, the abundant fossils of extinct Pleistocene megafauna found here stimulated scientific interest, helped define our conceptions of Ice Age life on this continent, and were early evidence for extinction. Read more
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Article 2: Paleontology and Geology of Big Bone Lick National Natural Landmark
Big Bone Lick National Natural Landmark in northern Kentucky is one of the most significant paleontological sites in North America. Since the mid-1700s, the abundant fossils of extinct Pleistocene megafauna found here stimulated scientific interest, helped define our conceptions of Ice Age life on this continent, and were early evidence for extinction. Read more
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Article 3: Preserving The History Of National Park Service Paleontology Through Oral History Interviews
Beginning in 2016 oral history interviews were conducted with paleontologists, NPS staff, and other notable individuals to preserve first-person accounts related to the history of paleontology in the national parks. The interviews include audio recordings and transcriptions which are available online at the NPS History Collection website. Read more